Unestablished Teaching Associate (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) delivers high quality education for adult learners on a part-time basis. PACE aims to ensure the expertise and resources of the University of Cambridge are made available to all students, irrespective of their previous educational achievements.

PACE at the University of Cambridge has a growing reputation for the teaching of creative writing and a strong record of alumni achievement. A number of our graduates have produced significant publications, won writing prizes and had shows produced on stage and screen. Many former students have progressed to doctoral study.

We wish to appoint two part-time Teaching Associates at 0.5 FTE to contribute to the expanding MSt in Creative Writing and our portfolio of award-bearing and short course creative writing programmes.

PACE creative writing teaching is delivered both in person and online. Weekend courses and summer courses are taught in Cambridge while undergraduate award-bearing courses and short courses are delivered via online provision. The MSt in Creative Writing is taught on a low-residency model over regularly scheduled weeks in Cambridge. The roles will be compatible with hybrid working but there will be an expectation of in-person attendance as required.

We are seeking candidates with the following specialisms:

One Teaching Associate (0.5 FTE) specialist in fiction with additional expertise in either creative non-fiction, poetry or screenwriting.

One Teaching Associate (0.5 FTE) with expertise in two or more of the following genres: creative non-fiction, poetry or screenwriting.

Candidates should be published writers with broad experience of teaching creative writing in higher education. It is desirable though not essential that they should hold a PhD or MFA in Creative Writing. They will be committed to further developing knowledge of their subject areas and to maintaining a creative practice in their fields of expertise.

The successful applicants will have experience of contributing to curriculum design and assessment. They will have a learner-centred approach to teaching and experience of supervising students from diverse backgrounds. They will be capable of leading courses and initiatives. Experience of teaching adults and mature students is desirable and a commitment to lifelong learning essential.

These posts are offered on a three-year fixed contract in the first instance.

Full details of the roles and requirements can be found in the Further Particulars document at the link below. Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Dr Yvonne Battle-Felton at: yvonne.battle-felton@pace.cam.ac.uk. Other questions about this vacancy or the application process may be directed to hr@pace.cam.ac.uk.

To apply online, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Please submit in the Upload section of the online application (1) your CV; (2) a Covering Letter of no more than two pages, outlining your experience in curriculum design and teaching, explaining how your skills and experience would contribute to your success in either of the specified cross-disciplinary roles, and specifying which of the two role profiles you would like to be considered for.

If you upload any additional documents, these will not be considered as part of your application.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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